LanguageSKN
Skin
File type: Settings, options, themes or skins file
Files with skn file extension can be commonly found as various skin files for programs that are used to change the look of the program.
Found 2 different file type records with the same skn filename suffix.
What is skn file?
File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The skn file extension is frequently used for files that contains skins. Skins generally change the appearance of graphic user interface of certain program to change its look - and just that. Skins do not contain any additional data or add-ons for the programs, it is just pure aesthetical thing.
Programs usually contain one or more skins so user can customize the interface. Skins are also very popular amongst users and fan-made ones are often exchanged on internet. Most notably, skn file extension is used for skins in Symbian OS.
These files are only usable in the program for which they are meant. They won't work in anything else.
How to open skn file?
Skins can be applied to supported programs to change the graphics and styles of the user interface.
How to convert skn file?
You probably won't find a converted that would be able to convert any *.skn files. However specialized editors may help you adjust some skin types.
Suggested software to open skn file:
Associated software actions with the skn file
Programs for viewing skn files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that import skn files:
SecurDesk! (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that export skn files:
SecurDesk! (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that manage settings for skn files:
StormFront (Microsoft Windows)
Virtual TI (Microsoft Windows)
TTPlayer (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows Media Player (Microsoft Windows)
FileWrangler (Microsoft Windows)
SecurDesk! (Microsoft Windows)
ImageForge Pro (Microsoft Windows)
Avant Browser (Microsoft Windows)
The Sims 3D body mesh skin data
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: December 17, 2018
The skn file extension used by The Sims, a life simulation video game for Microsoft Windows and various other platforms, developed by Maxis.
The skn file contains 3D body mesh skin data.
How to open skn file?
You cannot open this file type manually, it is accessed by the game automatically.
How to convert skn file?
These games files cannot be converted to anything else. However, sometimes modding.
Suggested software to open skn file:
Associated software actions with the skn file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving skn files:
The Sims (Microsoft Windows)